Texas aquaculture shows steady growth across multiple sectors
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas aquaculture has shown growth over the past five years, despite federal reports indicating a decline. The 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Aquaculture reported a decrease in [...]
Texas farmers have optimistic outlook this spring
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Spring in Texas for many means blooming flowers and crawfish boils, but for farmers, it’s [...]
TFB submits comments on proposal about rodenticides
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding [...]
Agricultural groups support bill to expand meat packing capacity
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Six agricultural organizations from across the nation support Congressional efforts to expand opportunities for meat [...]
Texas projects receive national animal disease funding
Four projects in Texas received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [...]
Black vulture relief act introduced to help ranchers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Ranchers are all too familiar with the threat black vultures pose to livestock, but [...]
TFB member testifies on Senate right to farm bill
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers want to see stronger right to farm protections passed by [...]
Male-sterile sorghum may use less water
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The number of dairy cattle in Texas is increasing, specifically near the Ogallala Aquifer. Limited [...]
Chronic wasting disease spreads to three new counties
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) confirmed eight new cases of chronic wasting [...]